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Simple Calculation Method as a Supplementary Radiation Safety Assessment for Facility with Radiation Generator

  • Kim, Sang-Tae (Nuclear Emergency Division, Nuclear Safety and Security Commission)
  • Received : 2018.05.15
  • Accepted : 2018.12.21
  • Published : 2018.12.28

Abstract

The objective of this study was to conduct a radiation shielding analysis for the facility equipped with radiation generator. The analysis was carried out in two aspects. First, from the aspect of the effect caused by primary and leakage radiation. Second, effect of scattered radiation was evaluated by applying a simple calculation method based on a scattering rate concept since effect of scattered radiation is significantly important at maze entrance of the radiation facility. The calculated results obtained using the simple method were compared to the results calculated using Geant4 code and the measured values. The results calculated by the suggested method indicate that slight error exists in a radiation shielding analysis done at the maze entrance comparing to other two results, while the results evaluated at the outside of the maze entrance door are relatively consistent with other values.

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